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traditional energy, unconventional energy. so i think one of his themes is going to be energy. the second is i think he's going to push two very big trade bills, one the transpacific partnership with asia and the second the transatlantic partnership with the european union, both of those to create confidence that those economies are going to recover and to insurance that the united states is right in the middle serving consumers in both those countries through creating jobs, creating employment, and agricultural output here at home. >> susie: the president is also expected to talk about shoring up middle-class families. not sure quite what that means. is that just another way of saying that he's going to be calling for higher taxes? >> i think he's going to continue to seek higher revenue in whatever kind of fiscal deals he gets with the republicans. but i think he's going to try to use the state of the union address to begin to put fiscal issues behind him. i think that's his goal for 2013, is not to play into constantly havi
traditional energy, unconventional energy. so i think one of his themes is going to be energy. the second is i think he's going to push two very big trade bills, one the transpacific partnership with asia and the second the transatlantic partnership with the european union, both of those to create confidence that those economies are going to recover and to insurance that the united states is right in the middle serving consumers in both those countries through creating jobs, creating...
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energy exploration company apache continued putting pressure on the energy stock sector, after reporting disappointing results for the fourth quarter in a row and a problem with an offshore well. apache fell another 4.3% on heavy volume. the stock has fallen $7.50 per the company shut in an exploratory shallow water well in the gulf of mexico after detecting an underground flow of natural gas. regulators said it appears the company acted properly. gold is at its lowest price since august tonight, after falling $26 per ounce today, down more than 1.5% settling just above $1,600 an ounce. late yesterday in a filing, billionaire hedge fund manager george soros disclosed selling about $100 million of its position in a gold exchange traded fund in the third quarter last year. four of the five most active traded exchange traded products were lower. the russell 2,000 tracking fund eeked out a small gain. and that's tonight's market focus. >> tom: yes, the u.s. stock market remains near five year highs but for real growth, tonight's market monitor is going overseas. marshall front is chairman an
energy exploration company apache continued putting pressure on the energy stock sector, after reporting disappointing results for the fourth quarter in a row and a problem with an offshore well. apache fell another 4.3% on heavy volume. the stock has fallen $7.50 per the company shut in an exploratory shallow water well in the gulf of mexico after detecting an underground flow of natural gas. regulators said it appears the company acted properly. gold is at its lowest price since august...
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energy traders remain optimistic. >> the economy is doing a little bit better. there is some potential for people to take more vacations over the summer, and we could see some continued move up or at least firming and support here for energy prices. >> reporter: still, drivers may want to start setting aside a little extra cash now to help cover potentially higher gas prices on the road this summer. ruben ramirez, "n.b.r.," new york. >> susie: also in the energy patch today, transocean closed the chapter on the 2010 gulf oil disaster as a u.s. judge approved the company's $1 billion civil spill settlement. transocean owned the rig working b.p.'s macondo well when an explosion killed 11 workers and began the nation's worst offshore oil spill. last week, transocean's $400 million settlement of criminal charges with the federal government was also approved. >> tom: an update on the housing market.amlelesiononil-f-fngyamay home buieris dowown slightly this month, the first drop in almost a year. that housing index ticked down a point to 46 for february. anything bel
energy traders remain optimistic. >> the economy is doing a little bit better. there is some potential for people to take more vacations over the summer, and we could see some continued move up or at least firming and support here for energy prices. >> reporter: still, drivers may want to start setting aside a little extra cash now to help cover potentially higher gas prices on the road this summer. ruben ramirez, "n.b.r.," new york. >> susie: also in the energy...
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>> susie: americans barely increased their spending last month, partly because of higher taxes, and energy prices. retail sales edged up just 0.1% in january. that's much less than in december. should investors be concerned about weak consumer spending? erika miller reports. >> reporter: consumer spending is watched closely, because it accounts for roughly 70% of economic growth. unfortunately, the latest reading on retail sales is not encouraging. the measley 0.1% gain in january was the smallest increase in three months. even core retail sales, which strips out volatile categories, ticked up just 0.2%. consumers have been cutting back on purchases of cars, clothing, and furniture. but sales did rise at home- improvement stores, gas stations and online retailers. part of the problem is rising prices at the pump. regular unleaded has soared $0.30 a gallon, on average nationwide, in the past month. but more importantly, nearly every working american is taking home less pay this year because of higher payroll taxes. mastercard advisors says there's been a drop in spending across all income l
>> susie: americans barely increased their spending last month, partly because of higher taxes, and energy prices. retail sales edged up just 0.1% in january. that's much less than in december. should investors be concerned about weak consumer spending? erika miller reports. >> reporter: consumer spending is watched closely, because it accounts for roughly 70% of economic growth. unfortunately, the latest reading on retail sales is not encouraging. the measley 0.1% gain in january...
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but on the plus side, energy rose slightly. now, let's take a look at some of the day's big earnings reports. whole foods posted a 24% gain in first quarter profits. both sales and margins also improved. but the stock wilted, falling nearly 10% to $87.50. and that's because the company warned of weaker sales and margins for the rest of this year. but that decline was small potatoes compared to the big drop in weight watchers stock, down 17%. earnings plunged in the fourth quarter due to higher costs as well as thinner attendance at its weight loss meetings. the company also warned earnings this year will be far below expectations. "angie's list" was a huge gainer. check out this chart! the company surprised wall street by reporting a fourth quarter profit instead of a loss. that pushed the stock up more than 20%. the online review site was able to cut costs while boosting revenues. angie's also expects first quarter sales to come in ahead of estimates. skechers also swung to a fourth quarter profit thanks to big gains in sales
but on the plus side, energy rose slightly. now, let's take a look at some of the day's big earnings reports. whole foods posted a 24% gain in first quarter profits. both sales and margins also improved. but the stock wilted, falling nearly 10% to $87.50. and that's because the company warned of weaker sales and margins for the rest of this year. but that decline was small potatoes compared to the big drop in weight watchers stock, down 17%. earnings plunged in the fourth quarter due to higher...